Now I know what I've been doing wrong!
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#71
BarbaraSue , 01-16-2012 07:09 PM
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04-16-2014I remember my mom wearing pants, jeans, shorts etc around the house but changin into a dress to go shopping. We never did the dress up for supper idea.
Man oh man, wouldn't that be cute--sewing in my undies. I have come close when I was fixing the shirt I wanted to wear, or needed to iron it. Then I 'd be ready to put it on.
Let us in on the fun sometime on how to be a good wife. That has to be hilarious.
Thanks for the laugh Charlee.
Man oh man, wouldn't that be cute--sewing in my undies. I have come close when I was fixing the shirt I wanted to wear, or needed to iron it. Then I 'd be ready to put it on.
Let us in on the fun sometime on how to be a good wife. That has to be hilarious.
Thanks for the laugh Charlee.
#72
snicker dee , 01-16-2012 07:30 PM
Senior Member
I remember the book but never followed any of the ideas. Kathy Bates character in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes met her hubby at the door in saran wrap ... it was too funny!!!
#73
sailsablazin , 01-16-2012 07:56 PM
Senior Member
When you went to look for that dress,,,,it forgot to mention that you had to iron it before you put it on...LOL!! Thanks, I really needed that laugh!! Whenever I do get a bit presentable, my kids always ask me where I am going..
#74
Quote:
And I quote:
"When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Go through a beauty ritual of orderliness. Have on a clean dress. (I don't think I OWN a dress!!) Be sure your hands are clean, fingernails smooth-a nail file and pumice will help. Always avoid hangnails. Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine where you can pick it up and dust your fingers at intervals. This not only absorbs the moisture on your fingers, but helps to keep your work clean. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on with care. Looking attractive is a very important part of sewing, because if you are making something for yourself, you will try it on at intervals in front of the mirror, and you can hope for better results when you look your best.
Again, sewing imust be approached with the idea that you are going to enjoy it, and if you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should. Therefore "spruce up" at the begging so that you are free to enjoy every part of any sewing you do."
I should sell my fabric and machines now...it's hopeless!
I don't own a dress either. I have a skirt & blouse that I wear to weddings and funerals. I always wanted one of those outfits the ladies wore when I visited the Ozarks in Missouri around Bagnell Dam. They looked very pretty.Originally Posted by Charlee
I'm reading through the Singer Sewing Book by Mary Brooks Picken from 1949, and I know now what I've been doing wrong with my sewing! It MUST be the reason my points never match and seams aren't straight! My comments are in red.And I quote:
"When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Go through a beauty ritual of orderliness. Have on a clean dress. (I don't think I OWN a dress!!) Be sure your hands are clean, fingernails smooth-a nail file and pumice will help. Always avoid hangnails. Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine where you can pick it up and dust your fingers at intervals. This not only absorbs the moisture on your fingers, but helps to keep your work clean. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on with care. Looking attractive is a very important part of sewing, because if you are making something for yourself, you will try it on at intervals in front of the mirror, and you can hope for better results when you look your best.
Again, sewing imust be approached with the idea that you are going to enjoy it, and if you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should. Therefore "spruce up" at the begging so that you are free to enjoy every part of any sewing you do."
I should sell my fabric and machines now...it's hopeless!
#75
wow i must of been doing it wrong all these years because i can only sew in my "comfy" clothes and barefoot!!
but i must admit i always admired June and bewitched (samantha) how they could clean house cook and Vacumn in a dress and still look good, for some reason i always wanted to try that , but just havent gotten around to it !!!
but i must admit i always admired June and bewitched (samantha) how they could clean house cook and Vacumn in a dress and still look good, for some reason i always wanted to try that , but just havent gotten around to it !!!
#77
Heard that one before. I really feel sorry for that generation if they had to go thru all that to sew. Especially considering I never sew with shoes on just slippers or barefeet. lol.
#79
institches33 , 01-17-2012 05:36 AM
Senior Member
Just hilarious! That was back in the day! No mention of dusting the sewing room in heels and pearls?
I was in high school in the 60's and remember the home ec nun telling us to get up an hour before our husbands, look presentable and serve him a lovely breakfast. This would keep husbands from going to the diner where the waitress was presentable and happy to serve a lovely breakfast. (I think I did it once - still married though.)
Thanks for a good laugh.
I was in high school in the 60's and remember the home ec nun telling us to get up an hour before our husbands, look presentable and serve him a lovely breakfast. This would keep husbands from going to the diner where the waitress was presentable and happy to serve a lovely breakfast. (I think I did it once - still married though.)
Thanks for a good laugh.
#80
LOL!!! this is hilarious.
Dress? I wore one for New Year's Eve - the first one in 13+ years. ( Have to admit I did like how I presented.) My guess it will most likely be another decade or so before I wear another.
Dress? I wore one for New Year's Eve - the first one in 13+ years. ( Have to admit I did like how I presented.) My guess it will most likely be another decade or so before I wear another.
